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Upcoming Webinars: Defense
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In extreme environments, materials tend to break down or crack from long-term heat exposure or become brittle when exposed to extremely low temperatures....

Upcoming Webinars: Defense
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Digital engineering is revolutionizing the way aerospace and defense systems are being designed, developed, and maintained. Enabling digital knowledge workers is...

White Papers: Defense
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Building Resilience in Aerospace and Defense

In our latest report, Building resilience in aerospace and defense, we explore two key trends that can help us achieve these goals.

Resilient supply chains: How to design and manage supply...

On-Demand Webinars: Aerospace
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Aerospace companies must maximize the availability of their fleets while anticipating and mitigating costly disruptions. Data is the key. Extracting the full value of exponential amounts...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enable Decision Superiority

The DoD is seeking to achieve decision superiority through JADC2 “to produce the warfighting capability to sense, make sense, and act at all levels and phases of war,...

Special Reports: Power
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Test & Measurement - September 2023

In this new report from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology, you'll meet the NASA Mars rover's digital twin, discover how 3D scanning is becoming a key weapon for mil/aero...

Special Reports: Software
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Space Technology - July 2023

Read about ten surging space startups, robotic construction on the moon, metal 3D printing in orbit, and much more in this compendium of recent articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense...

White Papers: Defense
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Get the Inside Story on Wearable Devices for Military Operations

In recent years, the aerospace and defense sector has experienced a significant surge in the advancement of wearable device applications. To support these applications, durable...

White Papers: Defense
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Multicore processors, CAST-32A, and A(M)C 20-193

CAST-32A & A(M)C 20-193 are great at telling you what you need to achieve when applying MCPs - but not how to achieve it. These are our thoughts!

On-Demand Webinars: Aerospace
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With growing demands for satellite capabilities, cislunar innovation, and lunar surface technologies, thermal management is becoming a hot (and cold) topic in the space...

White Papers: Defense
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Sustainable Aviation: the Journey to Net Zero

Sustainable aviation is a complex challenge that must be tackled in various ways. We must reignite this spirit of innovation, driven by a sense of urgency, because failure is not an option, and...

Special Reports: RF & Microwave Electronics
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Rugged Computing & Electronics - June 2023

From the battlefield to the extremes of space, electronics and computing advances enable missions in the harshest conditions. Keep pace with the latest developments in this compendium of recent...

On-Demand Webinars: Aerospace
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The future of military computing will, by necessity, involve a lot more commonality and standardization, both within each branch of the armed forces and among the various branches. The Sensor...

White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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The Inside Story on “Direct RF” Data Converters

In this interview, Rodger Hosking, Director of Sales, Mercury Systems, Inc. discusses a new generation of “Direct RF” data converters that can now digitize RF signal frequencies as high...

Special Reports: Information Technology
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RF & Microwave Electronics - May 2023

From the battlespace to outer space, RF electronics are at the heart of new advances in a variety of fields. Read about the latest innovations in this compendium of articles from the editors of Aerospace...

INSIDER: Transportation

A self-navigating, cargo-carrying sailboat designed by a team of Rice University engineering students could be a sustaining link for Marines hunkered down on shore during war. The...

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Special Reports: Defense
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Aerospace & Defense Sensing - April 2023

NASA is applying sensor technologies to create a state-of-the-art dexterous humanoid robot, to monitor the structural health of inflatable habitats designed for Mars, and to test the first...

Blog: Aerospace
A Tech Briefs interview with DART team member Dr. Saverio Cambioni.
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White Papers: Aerospace
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Reed Relays for Electric Vehicle and Charge Point Testing

Read this new application guide from Pickering to learn more about high voltage & insulation resistance testing, comparing switching technologies for high voltage, recommended...

INSIDER: Aerospace

While conventional aircraft rely on protruding fins to enable steering, a tailless design makes the body as smooth and sleek as possible, making it safer to fly in dangerous areas...

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White Papers: Defense
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How to Build Successful Switching Systems for Mission-Critical Test Applications

This white paper outlines how to design a streamlined switching subsystem at the core of your test system for ultimate: REPEATABILITY – able to be easily...

Special Reports: Materials
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Aerospace Manufacturing - February 2023

Learn about advances in 3D printing of spacecraft, large-scale aerospace composites manufacturing, cutting tools for tomorrow's sustainable aircraft, and more in this compendium of recent articles from...

Special Reports: Unmanned Systems
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Unmanned Systems - February 2023

Unmanned helicopters take off...AI-powered machines tackle dangerous missions...autonomous robots become curious...rogue drones meet their match. Read about these and other advances in air, ground, and...

INSIDER: RF & Microwave Electronics

Researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering have developed a thin film device, fabricated by spray coating, that can block electromagnetic radiation with the...

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White Papers: Aerospace
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Development Tactics and Techniques for Small Form Factor RF Signal Recorders

This paper describes the engineering considerations and design techniques used to develop a small form factor rugged recorder that can handle the extremely high...

White Papers: Aerospace
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SOSA and VITA Working Together for Next-Gen Defense Systems

The SOSA™ (Sensor Open Systems Architecture) approach establishes guidelines for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance...

Blog: Motion Control
A study has perhaps solved the wind-turbine issue of causing harm to bats.
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White Papers: Materials
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Flame Retardant Epoxies and Silicones Meet Critical Safety Requirements

Used in aircraft applications, epoxies and silicones must maintain their primary role as adhesives or coatings while exhibiting resistance to heat and flame in...

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